The 41st Hyper Racing Tulsa Shootout continues this morning at the Expo Center, bringing an expected $50 million economic impact to Tulsa in combination with the upcoming Chili Bowl Nationals.
Over 800 drivers from 43 states will compete in the massive racing event, which spans age groups from 6 to nearly 70 years old. Professional NASCAR drivers, including Kyle Larson, are among the participants vying for the coveted golden driller trophy.
Event founder Emmett Hahn says he never imagined the Shootout would reach this scale when it started four decades ago…